It could be either. Without more specific information, it's hard to tell. There are many stories out there, some based on real events that get distorted over time, and some are completely made up for various reasons like to gain attention or for fictional writing.
First, don't spread the story without verification. If it involves illegal or unethical behavior, encourage the person involved (if it's your friend or relative) to take appropriate legal action. And if it's just a baseless rumor, try to stop it from spreading further.
The 'wife fingered story' could be many things. It might be a story where the wife uses her fingers in an artistic way, like painting or knitting and the story revolves around her creative process. Or it could be about a situation where her fingers are involved in a discovery, for example, she finds something small by using her fingers. However, without additional details, we can only speculate on what this story might be about.
I highly doubt that it is a common story. The title sounds rather unusual and not something that is typically part of mainstream storytelling. It could be a very local or personal narrative.
Since there's not much to go on with just 'wife fingered in restaurant story', it might be a made - up or very specific local story. Maybe it's about a wife who was pointed at (fingered) in a restaurant for some reason, like she did something remarkable or something wrong. However, this is all just speculation without further details.
I'm not sure what specific 'wife fingered stranger story' you are referring to. There could be many fictional or real - life stories with such a title. Without more context, it's difficult to share it.
The story might be about a situation where the wife was fingered, as in singled out, perhaps because of a misunderstanding. For example, she could have been wearing something that made her stand out and was misinterpreted by others in the bar. This could start a chain of events that affects her and her relationship, like her husband getting jealous or people gossiping about her.
First, she needs to find out exactly what the accusation or situation is. If it's a false accusation, she can try to find witnesses who can support her side of the story.
There could be many interpretations. Maybe it's a story where a wife does something discreetly under the table, perhaps a gesture of communication or a minor prank. Without more context, it's hard to be certain.
This is not ethical at all. Marriage is based on commitment and trust. For a friend of the husband to engage in such inappropriate behavior with the wife is unacceptable. It can cause great harm to the marriage, shatter the trust between the couple, and also damage the friendship in a very profound way. Such actions are not in line with the values that we should strive for in our relationships.